Following exceptionally mild September and October weather across the UK, with above-average temperatures and prolonged aphid activity, there is a heightened risk of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) this season, says RAGT technical manager Andrew Creasy.   “Unusually mild settled weather so far this autumn, coupled with an ample green bridge from last harvest, increases the … Continue reading Consider BYDV-Resistant Varieties for Milder Autumns